What To Expect At Your Riverside In-Home Shutter Consultation

March 26, 2019

Before you determine what window covering to get, some companies, like Sunburst, recommend an in-home consultation. By bringing samples to your home, we can present how different shutters, blinds, and shades would look with your decor. This consultation helps you envision your options and makes you feel confident in the end result.

But what actually goes on during an in-home consultation? And how will showing you different products at your home help you better choose the perfect window treatment? Even though every in-home consultation is personalized, there are a few constants that you should see.

Detailing A Typical In-Home Shutters Consultation

People choosing between window treatment samples.

Begin by scheduling an appointment by contacting your local representative. If you already have a shutter or window treatment in mind, like our Polywood® plantation shutter, then we will make it a point to show you different options related to your preferred treatment. We will also offer alternatives, so you can be sure that your windows match your vision.

After we come to your house, we’ll sit down and talk about what you need in a window treatment. We’ll cover issues like your lighting, privacy, and energy efficiency ideas, and we’ll discuss hard-to-reach or specialty-shaped windows. Your rep will also want to know how your windows are used and what style you are looking to accomplish. We want to execute your final vision, so the more you tell us about your needs, the better.

That may require going through different samples to see which ones complement your interior design and work with your windows. Most clients need to look at a few different product lines, like comparing Polywood with our real-wood Ovation® shutters or finding the best stain to match the walls. We’ll also demonstrate all the options available for the shutter, shade, or blind, like available colors, louver sizes, or hidden tilt-rods.

Once you make your pick, we’ll get the exact measurements of your windows. We usually measure the windows in every room in your home—even if you only want to buy window treatments for select rooms. We perform this service because a lot of our customers ask to order additional window treatments quickly. Before we leave, we will thoroughly explain the detailed, written quote, so there are no surprises on your invoice.

Alt text: Sunburst Shutters van at customer's home.

Red Flags For A Poor In-Home Shutter Consultation

While we are sure that Sunburst will perform an easy and enjoyable in-home consultation, there are some red flags you should never experience from any window treatment company. It should go without saying, the quality of your consultation experience mirrors the quality of the window treatments.

First, your salesperson should treat your home with respect. He or she should arrive as scheduled, clean and presentable, and offer to protect your floors with shoe booties. Your rep should always give you product and company literature and pricing details.

When it comes to price, you should always get a complete written quote. Don’t accept a guesstimate, scribbled on a product brochure or the back of a business card. And always reject pricing information without window measurement. You should always understand how much product and installation should cost. Be sure to to ask for references and online reviews.

You Can Anticipate A Professional In-Home Consultation With Sunburst

At Sunburst, we strive to match our customers’ windows with the perfect window treatment. Our reps are always courteous, professional, and knowledgeable. And you won’t see any cost or quality surprises on the invoice. Just phone your local Sunburst rep at 951-517-3030 to schedule your in-home consultation.

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